Bickerstaff scores 18 to carry Drexel past Hofstra 73-71

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. (AP) — T.J. Bickerstaff had 18 points and six assists and Drexel held off Hofstra's second-half rally with a 73-71 win on Saturday.

The Dragons led 41-27 at halftime before Hofstra gradually began chipping away at its deficit which it never overcame. Drexel led the entire second half

Camren Wynter scored 16 points for Drexel (8-6, 3-4 Colonial Athletic Association) and Zach Walton added 11.

Jalen Ray scored a career-high 30 points for the Pride (11-7, 7-4), whose five-game win streak came to an end. Isaac Kante added 16 points and Caleb Burgess distributed seven assists.

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